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PARTNERS' EQUITY Table 5 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Distribution Made to Limited Partner [Line Items]      
Cash distributions per unit applicable to limited partners $ 1.095 $ 1.095 $ 1.095
Total cash distributions (distribution earned) $ 98,051 $ 98,051 $ 98,051
Distribution date of record (distribution earned) May 07, 2014 Feb. 10, 2014  
Distribution payment date (distribution earned) May 12, 2014 Feb. 14, 2014  
Distribution anouncement date (distribution earned) Apr. 23, 2014